Topic: What is the (approx) value of a 1st gen ipod?

I have a 1st gen (10gb) ipod that I bought new for $500 back in April of 2002. I have not used it in years, but it still works fine (I even replaced the battery a few years ago and at last check it still gets 15-20 hours). The ipod itself is very good...a few scratches (from me prying the back off to replace the battery . I even have the original Jimi Hendrix box it came in...Apple's packaging has really gone downhill. haha.

I collect iPods. I also buy old broken ones, fix them, and sell them. I can tell you that the first generation iPod IS worth a lot more than later ones - at least to the collectors who shop on eBay.

I just bout a working 2nd generation iPod on eBay for $10, but those usually go for more like $20-30. The "going rate" for a working first generation iPod on eBay seems to be around $60-70. Maybe a bit higher. Even broken ones go for $40-50. I've seen a few listed for $100 that keep getting relisted because they don't sell at that price. So $60-70 is what I think you can expect if you list it on eBay. Good luck.

I have a 1st gen (10gb) ipod that I bought new for $500 back in April of 2002. I have not used it in years, but it still works fine (I even replaced the battery a few years ago and at last check it still gets 15-20 hours). The ipod itself is very good...a few scratches (from me prying the back off to replace the battery . I even have the original Jimi Hendrix box it came in...Apple's packaging has really gone downhill. haha.

so...does anyone know approximately what this might be worth?

I sold mine for 75 bucks on craigslist. Of course this included some extras including the firewire cable, headphones, and charger.